Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Released February 2011
Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z16 was brought out 4 months before the S3100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the S3100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Nikon Coolpix S3100. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Nikon S3100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Nikon S3100
EX-Z16 | S3100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Casio EX-Z16
S3100 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S3100
EX-Z16 | S3100 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | February 2011 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S3100 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S3100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 and the S3100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and S3100 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and S3100.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3100 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Nikon Coolpix S3100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | - | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 0 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 118 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $100 | $139 |